Artilleryman

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Pronunciation Definitions Examples Grammatical Forms Origin and Evolution

Pronunciation: /ɑːrˈtɪlərimən/

Definitions of artilleryman

noun A person who operates artillery or large guns in warfare.

Example Sentences

A1 The artilleryman fired the cannon.

A2 The artilleryman was responsible for loading and aiming the artillery.

B1 The artilleryman received specialized training in handling various types of artillery.

B2 The artilleryman strategically positioned the artillery to maximize its effectiveness in battle.

C1 The experienced artilleryman was able to accurately calculate trajectories for long-range artillery.

C2 The skilled artilleryman was instrumental in turning the tide of the battle with precise artillery strikes.

Examples of artilleryman in a Sentence

formal The artilleryman carefully aimed the cannon before firing.

informal The artilleryman is getting ready to shoot the cannon.

slang Check out that artilleryman, he's about to blast that thing!

figurative As an artilleryman of words, he fired off his arguments with precision.

Grammatical Forms of artilleryman

past tense

artillerymen

plural

artillerymen

comparative

more artilleryman

superlative

most artilleryman

present tense

artilleryman

future tense

will be artilleryman

perfect tense

have been artilleryman

continuous tense

is being artilleryman

singular

artilleryman

positive degree

artilleryman

infinitive

to be artilleryman

gerund

being artilleryman

participle

artilleryman

Origin and Evolution of artilleryman

First Known Use: 1400 year
Language of Origin: Middle English and Old French
Story behind the word: The word 'artilleryman' originated from the Middle English term 'artilrie man', which was derived from the Old French word 'artillerie' meaning military equipment or engines of war, and the Middle English word 'man' referring to a person.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a soldier who operates artillery weapons, the term 'artilleryman' has evolved to encompass a broader range of military roles and expertise related to artillery and heavy weaponry.